HeyRuaHow to say “midrib” in Irish
- Irish:
- láreasna
- English:
- midrib
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWR-ass-nuh” /ˈlˠaːɾˠasˠn̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- láreasnacha (midribs)
- Genitive singular:
- láreasna, na láreasna (e.g. fad na láreasna, length of the midrib)
- Genitive plural:
- láreasnacha, na láreasnacha (e.g. fad na láreasnacha, the length of the midribs)
What does “láreasna” mean?
- midrib
- The main central vein running along the length of a leaf.Also: central vein, leaf vein, main vein.
“Láreasna” with the article
The plural of midrib in Irish is láreasnacha. Here is láreasna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an láreasna
the midrib
No change after an
na láreasnacha
the midribs
Plural: no change after na
“Láreasna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láreasna, the Irish word for midrib.
Ritheann an láreasna síos lár na duille.
The midrib runs down the middle of the leaf.
Tá láreasna láidir ag an duilleog seo.
This leaf has a strong midrib.
Féach ar dhath na láreasna.
Look at the colour of the midrib.
Tá na láreasnacha dearg ar an bplanda sin.
The midribs are red on that plant.
Tagann féitheacha beaga amach ón láreasna.
Small veins branch out from the midrib.
Gearr an duilleog feadh na láreasna.
Cut the leaf along the midrib.
Is ionann láreasna agus príomhfhéith duille.
A midrib is the main vein of a leaf.
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Midrib in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for midrib?
The Irish for midrib is láreasna (pronounced “LAWR-ass-nuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is láreasnacha.
How do you pronounce láreasna in Irish?
Láreasna is said like “LAWR-ass-nuh” (IPA /ˈlˠaːɾˠasˠn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of midrib in Irish?
The plural of láreasna is láreasnacha; with the article, na láreasnacha means “the midribs”. The genitive plural is láreasnacha, as in fad na láreasnacha (the length of the midribs).
How is 'láreasna' formed?
It combines 'lár' (middle) with 'easna' (rib), so 'láreasna' literally means 'middle rib'.
